John Michael Burik, 56

John Michael Burik, 56, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, April 16, 2009.

Born Jan. 26, 1953, in Meadville, Pa., he was the son of the late George E. and Virginia E. Burik of Hagerstown.

He attended South Hagerstown High School with the class of 1971.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He is survived by three sisters, Debra Skomski of Williamsport, and Sheilah Knepper and Cindy Kerns of Hagerstown; nieces and nephews, Josie Kerns, Michael and Daniel French, Stacy and Sarah Wetzel; and one great-niece, Eden Kerns, all of Hagerstown.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.

The family requests the omission of flowers.

Memorial donations may be made to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 510 Butler Ave., Martinsburg, WV 25405.